World bosses in Genshin Impact are essential to level up characters. The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is no different since it drops the Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core character level-up material, which is needed to level up Xilonen in Genshin Impact.

To get the items, you have to defeat the boss and claim the rewards by consuming 40 Original Resins. As the cap is 200, you can beat the same boss up to 5 times a day to get the desired rewards. However, the entrance to the enemy is a little hidden, so players may be confused about how to find the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device and beat it in Genshin Impact.

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Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device Location In Genshin Impact

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As the name suggests, you can find the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device hidden in a cave underneath Toyac Springs in Natlan. Teleport to the Waypoint located south of the Teticpac Peak and keep heading south to find a giant hole in the ground. Follow the cave, and you’ll eventually reach the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device in Genshin Impact.

How To Beat Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device In Genshin Impact

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The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is a simple boss to beat in Genshin Impact, with a little complication. As an Automaton, the boss is sturdy and can take a lot of damage before it falls. So picking burst DPS characters who can deal great Elemental DMG and reactions is a good start to beat Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device in Genshin Impact.

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The complication starts when the boss goes into their Acceleration Mechanism state. The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device summons two pillars with one destructible object on each. You can’t climb or hit these pillars from far away, so you need a character that can reach the top and hit them. Not being able to destroy the two objects within a short time limit will cause the boss to launch a devastating attack, one-shotting your active character.

The best characters to bring for this boss fight are Natlan characters like Kachina and Xilonen, since these characters can climb anything when they enter their Nightsoul’s Blessing State in Genshin Impact. You can also bring classic characters such as Kazuha, Zhongli, Albedo, or Wanderer. All of their Elemental Skills can help you get on top of these pillars.

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September 28, 2020
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